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Blockade Measures Contrary to NAM's Principles: Qatar QATAR | Page 16 SPORT | Page 1 Asian medical camp benefi ts Brahimi, Macedo shine in scores of low-income workers Rayyan’s win over Al Arabi published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11347 October 26, 2019 Safar 27, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Qatar takes part in Nato meeting In brief ARAB WORLD | Unrest Anti-govt protests in Iraq leave dozens dead Renewed anti-government protests across Iraq left more than 40 people dead yesterday through tear gas, live rounds and fires, a watchdog and security sources said. The protests represent a second phase of a week-long movement in early October that ended with more than 150 people dead. Rallies had been set to resume yesterday, with a range of actors from Iraq’s highest Shia authority to the United Nations urging restraint. Qatar participated in the meeting of Nato countries with Operation Resolute Support Mission partner nations at the level of Page 4 defence ministers in Brussels yesterday. HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Aff airs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah headed Qatar’s delegation to the meeting which dealt with supporting the peace process in Afghanistan. AMERICA | Emergency Qatar’s ambassador to Belgium and head of Qatar’s Mission to the EU and Nato, Abdulrahman bin Mohamed al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Doha Film Institute Chairperson HE Defence Attache in Belgium Brigadier Abdulhadi Mubarak al-Hajri, and several senior off icers in the armed forces attended the Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, HE the Deputy Prime Minister California wildfi res meeting. Page 2 and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, and HE force evacuations Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani appreciating the concert. Firefighters yesterday battled several wildfires raging across California that destroyed homes and forced evacuations, as more than 18mn people were under a red flag warning in the southern part of the state. Some 50,000 Qatar hosts UN people were ordered to flee the Blockade measures flames near Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, as the so-called Tick Fire scorched 4,300 acres Day in New York (1,740 hectares) and was only 5% contained early yesterday. Page 5 atar’s Permanent Mission to Thawadi said: “On this United Nations contrary to NAM’s the United Nations yesterday Day, it’s important for us to recognise BRITAIN | Traffi cking Qhosted this year’s UN Day at and appreciate the importance of any the General Assembly Hall at the UN opportunity that has the power to unite Fresh arrests over 39 Headquarters in New York. people from diff erent walks of life. dead found in truck The event, delivered in collabora- “In 2022, the World Cup will bring British police investigating the tion with the support of the Supreme over a million visitors from every con- discovery of 39 bodies in a truck principles: Qatar Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), tinent to Qatar. More than half of the said yesterday they had arrested Brand Qatar, Doha Film Institute and world’s population will dedicate their three more people, as a security QNA actions by some countries that may risks, and to continue to co-ordinate the Government Communications passion and emotion to the tourna- source in Hanoi said some of the Baku lead to a violation of the UN Charter, the positions of member states in in- Offi ce – was titled ‘Building Prosper- ment. victims could be Vietnamese. The international law and human rights, ternational forums to achieve their in- ity for All Through Culture, Education, “It’s absolutely imperative that we horrific case has shocked Britain as well as the rejection of the use of terests and enhance their capabilities Gender Equality, Sports and Sustain- as global citizens, proponents of in- and turned the spotlight onto the atar has stressed that the il- coercive measures for political pur- in infl uencing decisions. ability.’ ternational co-operation and strength dangers of human traff icking. legal and unjustifi ed blockade poses in view of their negative impact Al-Muraikhi pointed out that Qatar HE the Deputy Prime Minister and through diversity and unity, recognise Police initially believed the victims Qagainst it constitutes a threat on the rule of law at the international has spared no eff ort to engage in any Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin and appreciate the need to ensure these were all Chinese nationals, but said and a breach of collective action, and level and on international relations, active participation in NAM events, Abdulrahman al-Thani and HE the moments aren’t remembered as missed yesterday that the “picture may there is no doubt that the unilateral stressing the non-recognition of pointing to Qatar’s hosting of the third Secretary-General of the SC Hassan al- opportunities.” change” on identification. Page 8 and coercive measures imposed by any unilateral measures, including ministerial meeting of the Movement’s Thawadi gave keynote speeches. In addition to al-Thawadi’s speech, the blockade states are contrary to the economic measures and arbitrary countries on the advancement of UN Secretary-General Antonio Gu- the SC was also represented by a SPORT | Football principles of the Non-Aligned Move- travel restrictions, and the need for women in 2012. terres, Doha Film Institute Chairperson number of US-based volunteers – ment (NAM). solidarity with the NAM states facing He explained that Qatar is engaged HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin who were among the 265,000 that Qatar team in fi nal of This came in a statement delivered such measures. in practical activities to develop col- Khalifa al-Thani, Qatar’s Permanent registered with the Community En- World Military Games by HE the Minister of State for For- He explained that out of Qatar’s lective co-operation and continues to Representative to the UN HE Sheikha gagement team’s programme earlier Qatar defeated North Korea eign Aff airs Sultan bin Saad al-Mu- keenness on security, peace, and sta- develop friendly relations and bilat- Alya bint Ahmed al-Thani, HE Sheikh in 2019. 2-1 in the semi-finals of the raikhi during Qatar’s participation in bility in the region, it has called since eral co-operation with the Movement Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, and Attendees were also treated to a spe- football competition at the World the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned the beginning of the blockade, and countries in addition to the partner- other dignitaries were present. cial fi lm from Generation Amazing, Military Games in Wuhan, China, Movement held in Baku, Azerbaijan, still, to resolve this crisis through un- ship with them in international initia- Among the highlights of the event showcasing the SC’s sustainable devel- yesterday. Ali Awad Buglouf and yesterday. conditional dialogue based on mutual tives and issues of common interest. were a concert by the Qatar Philhar- opment goals video – such as its com- Meshaal Abdullah both scored Al-Muraikhi pointed to the con- respect. He pointed out that the world today monic Orchestra, conducted by award- mitment to delivering the fi rst carbon from the penalty spot for Qatar, tents of the political declaration is- HE the Minister affi rmed Qatar’s is witnessing challenges and risks of a winning composer Eimear Noone, and neutral FIFA World Cup and using the while North Korea’s only goal sued by the last ministerial meeting commitment to the principles and ob- transnational nature that impede the live performances by prominent Qatari power of football to reach over 1mn dis- was scored by Kong Chan. In of the Movement held in New York jectives of the Movement and its work achievement of peace and sustainable artists including Dana Alfardan, Aisha, advantaged children across the world tomorrow’s final, Qatar will face on September 24, 2019, where it re- to enhance the important role it plays development, and have repercussions Fahad al-Kubaisi and Hala al-Emadi. through the programme; among many Bahrain. (QNA) affirmed the rejection of unilateral in facing international challenges and aff ecting all countries. To Page 2 Addressing the gathering, HE al- others. To Page 3 16th Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition gets underway By Joey Aguilar dustry’s executive board member Ibti- and Positivity Couture displaying their International Fashion Scene in Paral- Staff Reporter haj al-Ahmadani, and attended by rep- unique collections. lelism to the Arabian Vogue’. resentatives from the Qatar National In collaboration with Narges Raiss, The fi ve-day exhibition is set to bring Tourism Council (QNTC), ambassa- contributing editor for Harper’s Ba- a series of events showcasing the latest ashion shows featuring the lat- dors, and other guests. zaar, Grazia Arabia and Esquire Qa- in Arabian and modest designs from est creations of local and inter- “We are delighted to once again part- tar, Halima Aden, known as the first more than 250 brands from around the Fnational designers, as well as a ner with Design Creationz to bring the hijab-wearing model, took part in the globe, as well as inspiring discussions number of talks, marked the opening 16th edition of Qatar’s pre-eminent ‘Celebrity Talk: Breaking boundaries, on the business of fashion, the latest of the 16th edition of Heya Arabian fashion event, the Heya Arabian Fash- a history of firsts’, sharing her jour- trends, beauty, textiles, and sustainable Fashion Exhibition yesterday at the ion Exhibition that showcases our rich ney to success and the rise of modest fashion. 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